Robert Charles Stevenson, United States Navy, 96, our precious father. passed away peacefully at his Saco home surrounded by his loving family on Febr. 9, 2024. Born in Quincy, Massachusetts on April 19, 1927, son of John Miller Stevenson (Lowell, Massachusetts) and Mabel Lillian Smith (Canada). Robert is predeceased by his parents, his only sister […]
Courier Obituaries
Obituary: Ruby M. MacLellan
Ruby M. MacLellan, 97, of Sanford, died on Jan. 28, 2024. Ruby was born on April 10, 1926, the daughter of Perley and Mabel Whitten. Ruby and her 9 siblings grew up in Kennebunkport. After graduating from high school, Ruby’s first job was as a cake maker at Woolworths in Biddeford. She attended Northeastern Business […]
Obituary: Laurette Whitehurst May 7, 1921 – Jan. 15, 2024
Laurette D. Whitehurst, 102, died on Jan. 15, 2024 at Northbridge Avita of Stroudwater in Westbrook. She was born May 7, 1921 in Biddeford, the daughter of Joesph and Georgiana (Corriveau) Danis. She attended schools in Saco and Biddeford and graduated from Biddeford High School. Laurette was married to Coley H. Whitehurst on July 19, […]
Obituary: Donna M. Caron
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — Donna M. Caron, age 87, died Jan. 28, 2024, after a brief battle with cancer. was born on Caswell Plantation on March 12, 1936, daughter of Sidney and Phoebe (Amacher) Finnemore. Donna loved spending time with her family. The joy of her life was being a mother and Nana, especially to […]
Obituary: Joan Ruth Bridges,1948-2024
SACO — Joan Ruth Bridges, 75, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House on Jan. 24, 2024. She was born in Saco in Feb. 24, 1948, the daughter of Harrison and Constance (Davis) Goldthwait. Joan was educated in Saco school and graduated from Thornton Academy. She worked for […]
Obituary: Donald M. Robinson Sr.
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — Donald M. Robinson Sr. 91, of Old Orchard Beach, Maine, passed away surrounded by his family on Jan. 27, 2024. Donald, who was affectionally known as Pepere, was born on Oct. 30, 1932, in Saco, Maine, and attended Saco schools. He enlisted in The Unites States Army and served as a […]
Obituary: Patricia Ann Massie
SACO — The Washington Capitals lost a huge fan as Patricia Ann Massie passed away suddenly on Jan. 24, 2024. Born Aug. 3, 1943, the daughter of the late Louise (Plourde) Massie and Charles Cobban Massie Sr. and stepdaughter of Wanda Ann Massie. Patty was always proud of growing up in Camp Ellis and in […]
Obituary: Micheline Claire Neveux
Micheline Claire Neveux died peacefully at St. Andre’s Healthcare Facility, surrounded by family after a period of declining health. She battled dementia, which robbed her of the independence that characterized her and left her unable to undertake the activities she most enjoyed, including long walks in the community, reading the newspaper and books, and socializing […]
Obituary: Rita P. Turgeon
BIDDEFORD — Rita P. Turgeon, of Biddeford, passed away on Dec. 28, 2023. She was born on Jan. 6, 1940, to Lorenzo and Yvette (Bellefeuille) Houle. Rita attended Biddeford schools and graduated from Marie Joseph Academy in 1958. She pursued further education at an airline school in Hartford, Connecticut, and embarked on a career with […]
Obituary: Charles Hillman
BIDDEFORD — Charles Hillman, “Chip”, 69 of Biddeford, passed unexpectedly on Jan. 6, 2024. Chip was called to join the Golf Course in Heaven and will be missed immensely. A loving husband to Suzanne (Brochu) Hillman, for nearly 40 years. A loving father to Stephanie, and her husband, William Torres, and Pepere (grandfather) to their […]